"The book has ample pictures and illustrations. In comparison to other ultrasound texts, this book does a commendable job of explaining the technical aspects of the procedures." (Sheffey N. Massey, Doody's Book Reviews, January 14, 2022)
Part 1: Introduction and Background
Chapter 1: Physics and Knobs
Part 2: Considerations for Specific Environments
Chapter 2: Ground EMS
Chapter 3: Helicopter Emergency Medical Services
Chapter 4: Military Special Operations and Prolonged Field Care
Chapter 5: Considerations for Ultrasound in the Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) Environment
Part 3: Diagnosis
Chapter 6: Shortness of Breath
Chapter 7: Chest Pain
Chapter 8: Trauma
Chapter 9: Undifferentiated Hypotension
Chapter 10: Advanced Diagnostic Topic for Austere Providers: Abdominal Pain
Chapter 11: Advanced Diagnostic Topic for Austere Providers: Ocular
Chapter 12: Advanced Diagnostic Topic for Austere Providers: Obstetric
Chapter 13: Advanced Diagnostic Topic for Austere Providers: Skin and soft tissue
Chapter 14: Advanced Diagnostic Topic for Austere Providers: Skeletal Trauma
Part 4: Monitoring
Chapter 15: Ultrasound Guidance of Resuscitation in Shock
Chapter 16: Endotracheal tube placement
Chapter 17: Intracranial Pressure Evaluation
Chapter 18: Bladder Volume and Assessment of Hydronephrosis
Part 5: Procedures
Chapter 19: Vascular Access
Chapter 20: Pericardiocentesis
Chapter 21: Surgical cricothyroidotomy
Chapter 22: Advanced Procedure Topic for Austere Providers: Thoracentesis